Spanish Conversation · Level 72
60 words
Spanish word
notar
Pronunciation
IPA/noˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbnotice
Example
No noté la diferencia hasta que me lo dijiste.
I didn't notice the difference until you told me.
More examples
¿Notas algún cambio en tu voz cuando estás cansado?
Do you notice a change in your voice when you're tired?
Core concept
A person pointing out a subtle difference between two nearly identical photos.
Common phrases
notar que
notice that
notar un cambio
notice a change
notar el tono
notice the tone
Similar words
darse cuenta: Realizes and understands a situation or fact.
fijarse: Pays close attention to something to examine details.
advertir: Detects a change, problem, or unusual sign.
percibir: Perceives something through the senses or as a subtle impression.
Definition in Spanish
Detectar mediante la vista, el oído u otro sentido que algo es distinto o que ha ocurrido, o percibir una impresión.
Word origin
From Latin notāre 'to mark' (make a sign), the verb now means to perceive or take notice of an impression.
Usage tips
- Used for sensing or observing a fact or impression, often in phrases like 'notar que + indicativo', and it contrasts with darse cuenta, which emphasizes realization.
Other meanings
- feelverb
Opposites
- ignorarignoreverb
- desconocernot knowverb